Death toll in Soshanguve shooting rises to six

A crime scene were a shooting happen cordoned off. 2 minutes The death toll in the incident in which patrollers were gunned down in Soshanguve in northern Pretoria has risen to six. Six others are still in hospital. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who is visiting the area, has confirmed that an undocumented Zimbabwean suspect has…

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SAIRR launches #NoMoreRaceLaws Bill

People of different races hold arms 1 minute The South African Institute of Race Relations (SAIRR) has launched the #NoMoreRaceLaws Bill, urging Parliament to repeal all race-based statutory provisions in South African law. This action seeks to rectify the nation’s continuous system of racial classification from the apartheid era, which the SAIRR contends is incompatible…

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Over 2 000 informal homes electrified by City Power

Electricity cables seen in an informal settlement 1 minute City Power in Johannesburg has emphasised the importance of access to electricity, saying it’s essential for socio-economic development. The power utility says it’s expanding its electricity network in Johannesburg’s informal settlements to safeguard human rights. It says despite limited resources, it has exceeded its target to…

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